Chapter 257: The Lord's Decision
At dawn on August 13, the city of New Nelly was still asleep. The darkness that quietly awaits the beginning of the day is so chilly that it is hard to believe that it is summer.
I almost shivered, but all I could think of was to keep riding forward. I felt the warmth of the horse's body heat as it straddled me.
The young master has arrived!
Dodge the soldiers!
When I arrived at the New Nellie military base, there were already magical balls of light floating all over the base.
I entrusted my horse to the military officer who was waiting for me and hurried to the main building of the base. The building usually has a stern atmosphere, but the current situation, combined with the dimness of the interior, made it seem even more grim .
Young Master.”
When I stepped into the command center, I found a senior class of military officers waiting there. The number of them could be counted on one hand, and their expressions were uniformly stern.
Some of them are out preparing to go into battle.
Only the minimum required number of senior military officers are left here,” He said. They are here to explain the situation to me. Apparently, they had already made up their minds to some extent before I arrived.
“Sit down.
I stopped them as they stood up to greet me by pointing my palm at them, and I sat down on a chair prepared nearby. I suppressed my impulse to speak and waited until all eyes were on me before I opened my mouth.
It's been very hectic before the sun has even risen,” I said. But the situation is not the worst. Quardenze has a full complement of excellent military officers like yourselves.
First of all, I decided to praise the executives for their quick initial response.There are many questions I would like to ask them, but I dare to start with an upbeat topic.He was a man of strong stature and showed that he was fit to be the next head of the family.
I heard that your grandfather on the front line suffered a crushing defeat.
With that one word, the air in the room becomes tense.
I had been sound asleep in my room at New Nellie Castle until a few minutes ago when I was awakened by the maid who was on night watch and told me the terrible news.
However, he immediately understood that it was not an easy situation.It was not because he had heard that his grandfather had been defeated.It was because it was an absolutely impossible event to wake up a nobleman in the middle of the night and summon him to the castle, which would normally never have happened.
The shock was so great that he woke up at once, without even needing to invoke his awakening magic.
Don't worry, I've had enough of being astonished at the castle. There's no need to be surprised by any stories now.”
After making a light joke, he tells the executives to start reporting.
Frankly speaking, I would have liked to ask them questions, but it would be troublesome if they thought I was in a hurry.It would irritate their worry, care, or overprotective nature.If that happens, it will be difficult for me to get my opinion across.
Therefore, I needed to tell them that I was calm. By daring to let them take the lead in the conversation, I was showing them that I had room to spare.
I said, “Well then, I'll report back to you. Then I will make my report.
One of the executives stood up quietly.
It was around the evening before yesterday that a small-scale battle occurred on the Voestra Plain.
He pointed a stick at the map spread out on the desk.The location he pointed to was the entrance to the Vojstra Plain, the area where the Kuordentse army was preparing for the big battle.
The enemy general is Spierzeig Kindlore.
Kindlore, the previous head of the Spiaseik family, has been confronting the Kuordentse army led by his grandfather for a long time now.
In fact, I have overheard that there have been occasional small battles, like skirmishes. It is only natural, since they are on the front line in enemy territory.
As long as the main ancestor is on the enemy side, I suppose Grandfather will have to step forward.
It is not impossible to defend with just a follower, but the best way to get rid of them quickly is to have the main ancestor show his face.The executive nodded in affirmation of my words.
'At this time, too, the general immediately moved his troops his.After a mild standoff, they usually pull back their troops from each other……. “
It was at that very moment that the incident occurred.
The …… Checks and balances failed.”
A check, in other words, is a threat by releasing magic power with the intent to kill.
Therefore, it was easy to imagine the cause.
I shifted my gaze from the map to the senior military officer, who, in a grave tone, gave me the answer I least wanted to hear.
It's a magical insufficiency.
As the ancestor grows old, his magical power gradually weakens. The output does not decrease slowly, but rather it suddenly drops to zero. After a while, the magic power will be restored as if nothing had happened, but the frequency of onset will gradually increase, and finally the magic power will completely cease to exist.
These symptoms were called magical insufficiency.
Did those around him not notice this?”
The general has never developed magical insufficiency before. If he had developed it several times in the past, it would be possible to predict the cycle.
Those with magical powers develop magical insufficiency without exception when they reach old age, but we don't know when that will be; some develop it when they are in their 60s, while others are over 100 years old and have never had it. Is a disease that varies greatly from person to person.
My grandfather is now in his mid-80s, so it would not have been surprising if he had developed the disease at any time.
I guess that's how it is,” He said. But now that I think about it, I do feel it.
And by that, you mean?”
The other day, my grandfather came back to New Nellie City and told me that he had had a hard time crossing the river at Nambonan. Was just a little strange, now that I think about it.
When my grandfather was confronted with this problem in Nambonan, he must have complained to the local civilian officials about the coming and going of the boats. Now this one is closed. There is no point in bothering me.
If there were to be a second incident, the merchant vessel would be sunk without mercy, just to make an example of them. Both my father and grandfather are as serious as aristocrats in this respect. Growth of the slave ancestors. Therefore, he does not think of giving the same attention repeatedly to the commoners who are basically not doing well.
I think he has become a little kinder to the commoners.
But the gentleness is only marginal. If there was another traffic jam of boats in Nambonan, my grandfather would have sunk them all in a heartbeat. It was only a kindness that was worth a look, but now I am concerned about this subtle change.
I've heard that when a person develops magical insufficiency, he or she may develop feelings of compassion for the ancestors.
Ah, that's it.”
The body without magic power is no different from that of the slave ancestors. The reality that you are knocked down to the same stage as the existence that you have been looking down upon as weak makes you realize that the commoner was living in such a fragile body.
What one feels during this period of experience as a slave is up to the individual. Some have compassion for the commoners, others have more contempt for them, and still others do not feel any differently.
Perhaps this is the first time your grandfather has been affected?
No, that is not possible.
The executive immediately denied my question.He said that it was absolutely impossible to hide the fact that my grandfather was always surrounded by his subordinates his.Like me, he was not a man to be left alone without an escort.
And because of my grandfather's advanced age, he is always on the lookout for the onset of magical insufficiency.He has received regular reports on his health, but nothing of note.
But we can't rule out the possibility that he may have been experiencing some kind of premonitory …… Discomfort that only he himself could understand.
Either way, this is nothing more than speculation. I'm not sure if it's a post-impression that they've become kinder to the commoners, or if it's just a selfish assumption on my part.
I'm not going to stop thinking about this. Grandfather developed magical insufficiency. That is the reality.
It's a reality I don't want to admit, but I can't start talking about it now.
So what happened then?
The onset was so sudden that the troops were greatly disoriented. The local adjutant has decided to immediately retreat from the battlefield, placing the highest priority on protecting the general.
……Is your grandfather safe?”
I heard about that in the first report from the castle.
I was not sure if they were safe or not. To date, we have not received any news of injuries to the general.
I unconsciously felt my breath leak out and my body relax. Apparently, I had been under a lot more strain than I realized.
That's a blessing in disguise.
I'm really glad that although my life was saved, I didn't have a full body wound …… From the enemy's attack magic.
But the Spierzeig forces are taking advantage of the situation to launch an onslaught.
'You are very quick to judge. Did you not think it was a trap set by your grandfather, who was feigning ill health?
I can only say that it was unfortunate. According to the report, the general developed the disease at the very moment when the troops were confronting each other and exchanging checks and balances. There was no way to cover it up.
If the magic of the main ancestor, who was supposed to be right in front of you, suddenly disappeared, there is certainly nothing you can do about it. It would be difficult to hide it because it would be easily exposed if detection magic was used .
The enemy understands the general's age.They must have immediately sensed that he had developed magical insufficiency.They must have seen this as an opportunity of a lifetime.
Using a pointing stick, the officer lightly tapped the front line area with a tapping, tapping, tapping several times.
The Spierzeig forces' offensive was extremely swift and precise. While we were taking time for the general to leave the front line, the fortifications that had been set up were breached and destroyed one after another. Be difficult to continue the battle at the front line, and decided to withdraw all troops.
After a few more explanations about the withdrawal, the pointing stick continued to the northwest, toward the castle of Reischlieff.
…… And now the defensive battle continues at Raishleif Castle.
The enemy is invading fast.”
When I expressed my frank opinion, the executive prefaced his comment by saying that it was speculation.
The Spierzeig side was probably expecting the onset of the general's magic failure and had prepared enough to respond immediately.
You mean they were anticipating the onset?”
No, it was an expectation. They must have shared their assumptions about how the army should operate in the event of an outbreak and shared them within the army.
The most important thing to remember is that the more you know, the more you can do. The fewer the options available, the more in-depth consideration can be given to a single idea. The Spierzeig forces were probably running simulations to be prepared for any unexpected stroke of luck, according to a senior official.
He said, “…… But is that really all it takes to make it work? Even our military must have at least thought about what to do in case your grandfather became ill.
Just because you have done evacuation drills doesn't mean you can really move appropriately.
Although the timing was bad, it is not clear that only Spierzeig's army was able to respond appropriately.
The Shpiazeik side had sensed a change in Grandfather's physical condition, something like a premonition of magical power failure. Wouldn't you think so?”
If they were told that an earthquake was coming within the next few months, they would be able to evacuate much more efficiently than if they were not informed of anything.
The senior military officers, however, were skeptical of this prediction. I'm not going to stick to this one,” He said.
Well, I don't think it's a good time to think about this either. The Voistra Plain is the Spierzeig family's garden, so it is probably fair to say that they are moving fast. Current situation with the enemy forces closing in on the Leishlieff castle.”
After I said these words, I let the scene in the Leishlief area pop into my mind. I can recall it vividly because I had been there for several months since the beginning of this year. Army attacking.
…….. Is the castle of Raishleif safe?”
The bad premonition came true, and the executives all had bitter expressions on their faces.
The castle was designed and built to withstand an invasion from the north, and is therefore vulnerable to an attack from the south.
Since it is a shield that protects the Voestra Plain, it is obvious that it should have a structure that makes it easy to recapture even if it were to be dropped by the enemy. Thought what an unreliable castle it was.
Since the conquest of Young Master, we have been strengthening our defenses on the south side. However, I can't say that we are satisfied with the current state of the castle.
The construction was underway when I was at Raishleif Castle, but it is a problem that can't be solved overnight.
It may be possible to hold out for a while now, but ……
The incomplete castle would have to withstand the attacks of the main ancestors. Moreover, the geographical advantage is on Spierzeig's side. The Quardenze army has only controlled the area around Raishleif since the beginning of this year, which is only about eight months at most.
Naturally, Spiaseik's army would not miss this great opportunity to fight, which their grandfather could not fight.
How is your grandfather?
According to the message, he is still recovering.
The first news of the defeat was sent to us several times, but it is said that the grandfather is still holding on with no magic power.
Wait a minute. Don't tell me your grandfather is still at Castle Reishleif?
Ha.
That's absurd. We're on the front lines.'
I was so shocked that I couldn't help but exclaim.
There are reasons. First of all, magic failure can be cured in half a day at the earliest.
The magic power failure is when the output of the magic power goes from 100% to 0%. The first thing to do is to make sure that you have a good idea of what you want to do.
It was better to wait for the revival than to flee half-heartedly.
Two, the front line has been breached, and the commoners are upset. If the general pulls out under these circumstances, he will fall into a state of panic. Especially since the enemy has the Lord Ancestor.
The people were so terrified and trembling that they could not move when they were confronted with the vicious threats of their ancestor. It takes a strong force of will to overcome this without the Lord Ancestor on one's side.
If the general's magic is restored, they can manage it, and if the general is with them, they will not be defeated. …… The lower-ranking soldiers are holding on somehow with that as their only hope.
And three, it will take a lot of guards to send the general safely to the rear. But right now, we need as many followers as possible to defend Raishleif Castle.
My grandfather, who had lost his magical powers, was physically no different from an old man working the fields in a farming village there.He would have died if he had been hit hard on the head with a stick.
It is quite possible that Spiaseik soldiers will enter the outer regions. As you are well aware, young man, there is a precedent for crossing the mountains from the northern part of the Vojstra Plain.
In a major counter-offensive by Spiaseik's army at the beginning of the year, Spiaseik Veretto launched a strong attack on the city of Nambonan via a mountain road. Assassination.
Considering this, I would like to keep my grandfather's escort thick. Even one magic hit would kill him instantly.
Four. The general's withdrawal from Reischlieff would mean a decisive defeat for Quardenze. Spierzeig's military fame will rise, and Kuordenze will probably drop it in the opposite direction. If that happens, there is no telling how the other noble families will react.”
The tip of the stick travels further north through Raishleif Castle and stops at a certain point.This was the frontline base that they had visited last year after the invasion of Nambonan City.It is no longer a front line, so it would be more correct to call it the old front line base.
Imperial Aristocracy, or …….”
This old frontline base was built to prevent the Imperial Nobility from interfering when they invaded the castle of Reischlieff.
The original purpose was lost when Raishleif Castle fell due to Operation Serpent's Fang, but it still serves the purpose of border security. To the west of the base lies the territory of the empire.
I don't think they will make an easy move, but depending on the situation, we cannot discard the possibility that they will break their silence and invade us. Would also be great.
It is unlikely that they will do anything about it today or tomorrow, but we should certainly be cautious. There was no way the Spierzeik family would not call on him. They have a big card in their hands: “Quardenze Garfis can no longer work as before.
'Five, though this is the last time.'
Tan,' said the pointing stick was applied again to the castle of Raishleif.
The general is determined not to let this happen. If we lose Raishleif this time, how much time and men will it take to bring it down again ……”
It will be quite difficult. I don't even know if there will be an opportunity to retake it again while my grandfather is still alive. I can understand my grandfather's reluctance to withdraw.
The explanation seemed to be over, and the executive put his measuring stick on the edge of the desk.
I asked, “First of all, if you recover from the magical power failure, will you be able to fight right away? The magic may return, but it won't be perfect.
He was sick, so even if he said he had 100% magic power, his performance his wouldn't be 100%.
No, we can assume that there is little to worry about.
Once the premise that the main ancestor is there is restored, the rest can be managed simply by the appropriate actions of the military commanders. Even if the performance of the grandfather himself is subtle, there is no particular problem, apparently.
“…… Rather, the problem is right now, in the present. It is because the battlefield is very draining with the intense malice of the main ancestor flying all over the place. It is not difficult to imagine the great burden. Being placed on the mind and body of a general without the protection of magic power. If that leads to a poor prognosis, ……”
The executive did not say so straightforward that it would greatly shorten his life expectancy, but he concluded his words with an expression that was close to that.
The wave of killing intent may be like a gentle breeze to my grandfather under normal circumstances, but that is only when he has the armor of magic power. A lot of pressure.
……I understand the situation for the time being. We know that we are one step away from the worst.
It's bad for the Quardenze family, and it's bad for me. I want to hold my head in my hands, but I can't do that in front of the executives.
The first thing to do is to get on my grandfather's bandwagon and take him down to the city of Othellia, which is what I had originally planned to do. No, the invasion of Spierzeig itself is already in doubt. Will already fall apart when the surrounding aristocratic families find out about the grandfather's magical insufficiency.
And without a doubt, the Spierzeik family will announce loudly about their grandfather's condition. If that happens, the Quardenze family will have no choice but to change their major policy from “Invading Spiaseik” To “Maintaining the outer territories. This is the pattern of entrusting the overthrow of Spierzeig to future generations.I do not want to be entrusted with it.Let it end with my father and grandfather.
So, what's the move now?
'Our first priority is to reinforce Raishleif Castle. Right now, I'm gathering the men of New Nellie.
And I'm to lead them out?
“Yes. We will head for the outer regions while recovering the troops that are in short supply along the way. We have already sent messages to the cities along the route.
As expected, he will not lead all the troops in New Nellie City. If we do that, this place will be empty. It seems that they are planning to join up with some knight armies in the cities along the way and eventually lead a large army to reach Reishleif.
It reminds me of Operation…… Serpent's Fang.”
The grandfather was in trouble in Operation Serpent's Fang, and he is in trouble this time, too.
The first time I went to the airport, I was in a tight spot. We should be able to reach Reischleif from here in a full day.
If I release body enhancement magic on such an elite force, all of whom are military officers, all of whom are cavalrymen, and all of whom are followers, they will be able to maneuver at ultra-high speed. Is that there are no main ancestors who can fight in the castle of Laishlief, so I felt that it would be better to aim to solve that problem first.
We have considered it.
What is the reason why you did not adopt it?
You mentioned that you were reminded of Operation Snake Fang, and that would be the same for the enemy as well.
That is certainly true.
If that is the case, there is a possibility that he has sent some ambush troops to the outer regions to stand by. If they travel the shortest distance, it is not difficult to identify their route. Out the shadowy figures.”
The shadow person is a person of the shadow family, the main ancestor soldier.
The value of finishing off the naughty young Quardenze Wilk is far higher than that of Quardenze Garfis, who has developed a magical insufficiency. I wouldn't be forced to attack my retreating grandfather, but the executive says that I, rushing in to reinforce him , would probably want to assassinate him, even if it was a little reckless.
'That's quite a reputation you have earned.
'Young Master has also dared to carry out a small number of assaults in King's Landing. No one would think that he would not do it again. And while that speed is a strength, it is also a great weakness.
People think I'm a man of my own free will,” He said.
Besides, governance in the outer regions is more unstable than in the interior. The top brass probably don't want to march too hard. Even in Operation Serpent's Fang, more than 90% of the super-minority forces were in the interior.
But won't that cause the Reicheleif to fall? I would think that the number of days it would take to arrive would be something else.
If it's the number of follower soldiers, we are by far the superior force. It will not be easy to hold out until reinforcements arrive, but it is not impossible. Therefore, we will not force them. Made that decision.”
You guys are okay with that, right?
…….. Ha. We ask that you wait for a while until the army is ready.
I'm not saying I agree with that policy. I just wanted to think about it a little more.
After exchanging a few questions, I got up from my seat.
I'm going to go get some air. Call me right away if you need anything.
Ha.”
I felt a little better when I left the command center. That room was tense and not conducive to thinking.
There were a few balls of light drifting down the hallway, but they were so few and dimly lit that I couldn't get a clear view to the other side.
'Looks like it's going to take a while.
Through the window, I could see the shadows of soldiers moving left and right on the training ground. The large number of light balls flying around seemed to indicate how busy they were, and it seemed to me that it would be some time before they would be ready to go into battle.
I said, “… Someone go outside. Someone I want to call.”
Ha.”
I instructed one of the guards, and I decided to just lean against the window sill and ponder.
The policy that the executives had considered and arrived at was, to put it bluntly, unacceptable.
I understand their point of view. If they can get me safely to Raishleif Castle, they will probably have no choice but to use the lives of their followers to stall for time. Their first priority is the main ancestor, not the followers.
However, I am not satisfied with their conclusion. I don't think it would be so easy to assassinate them, and the fact that there are ambush soldiers lurking in the first place is just a guess. To the site and were able to reach it…… Without incident.
If I had to choose between a slow march with a large army and an express march with a small number of people, I would choose the latter.
The cadres rejected the express plan with their reasoning, but not to the point of rejection. I am sure that they were not happy that I adopted the slow train plan, which would have worn out many of their retinue. The express plan, the policy could be changed.
But what would be the point in choosing it?
My grandfather would not live to see the end of his life in the next year or two, but he would not be able to fight as he had done in the past. If that is the case, even if we were able to keep Raishleif Castle He will not be able to move forward, and he will begin to spend his days in the castle, endlessly intercepting Spierzeig's army.
And I will probably be the one in charge of that. I will be working alone with no end in sight.
What's the worst is the sexual relationship. It's the front line, so it would be difficult to bring in a concubine. And I've already done my research on the lack of beautiful women in the Reishleif area. I definitely don't want to be stationed there.
After all, both the slow train and the express train plan are the same in the end: the defense of Laishleif Castle. The moment we choose it, the fall of Othellia City and the destruction of the Spierzeig family will be far away at once.
The most important thing to consider is a strategy that goes beyond those two options.
Young master, you wanted to see me?”
I was surprised for a moment when the man suddenly called out to me. You're early.
The other day, there was the wandering son of the Gatoren family, who had returned from the village of Værdberg, or Mist Leaning Village. I had asked my guards to call him.
I asked him, “The Nambonan soldiers will be going into battle as well, are the preparations underway?
I had not called him to ask him that, but he had arrived so early that I was curious.
I didn't call him to ask him that, but I was curious because he had arrived so early. We are already ready to go into battle.”
Because Rear Admiral Learwright had been gone for some time, the Nambonan soldiers were unable to return home, and they had been spending more than a month at this base. Thanks to this, they spent their days in training.
Looking out the window, I noticed that there was a tightly-aligned unit in one corner of the training area. It appeared to be the Nambonan soldiers. I am glad to see that their training level is improving.
Are you troubled?
“Of course you are in trouble under the circumstances.
When I replied in a light tone, Rialight continued in a serious tone.
Then what is it that you are wondering about?
Being troubled and being lost are similar but different.
And, in my current state of mind, it would be more accurate to say that I was lost. I felt that Rialight's words entered my mind easily.
Yes, I was lost.
I asked him, “……, Why did you think that?”
It's just a hunch.”
It's kind of strange and amusing to get a lame answer from someone with a serious attitude. If it were a gag cartoon, I'd be in the mood to slip out of it.
You're right. You're right, I'm lost.
Thanks to that, I can honestly admit it.
I already have an idea of what I'm going to do beyond the two options.
It was a daring challenge, with proportionately great risks. However, I also thought that the only way to have a bright future for Quordenze …… Or even for Quordenze Wilk was to do this.
Are you lost?
..Yes.
I had to consult with the realite about the pros and cons of this operation.The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you have a good understanding of what you're doing.I was not sure what to say, because I felt that once I said the words, things would start running at once.
I am not a brave and daring hero like my grandfather. I am not a brave and daring hero like my grandfather, and the desire to escape to the safe, secure, and secure plan that the executives have prepared for me has been pulling my heart backward since a while ago.
I wonder if …… Grandfather didn't hesitate. To remain at Castle Reischlieff.”
Perhaps to put off the consultation, I had unconsciously brought up another subject.
As I was saying it, I thought, if it were me, I must have been very confused about whether to stay or run away.
The general has no hesitation.
What makes you so sure?
'Because the general is still in Raishleif.
It is a tautological answer. When I asked for an additional explanation, the realite began to speak with the condescension typical of the Gatorens.
When the Lord is in doubt, we who serve the Quordenze show him the safer path. Anything else.”
I heard it was more certain to stay.
When I verbally laid out the rationale for remaining in Raishleif Castle that the officer had listed, he affirmed it and continued to explain further.
It is true that there are many advantages, but I can't imagine that the military officers would be willing to present a residency plan that would continue to put the general's safety at risk.”
Well, I can understand his point since the military officers are basically concerned.If they see a grandfather without magical powers, their overprotective switch is going to be turned on full blast and overheat.
So the fifth reason for remaining, grandfather's will was all that mattered.
Ha.When the Lord shows us the way with firm intention without hesitation in his heart, we will support his decision… With all our might.
That may be a pep talk to me as I am now in this state of indecision.
Of course, if he chooses the wrong path, we will firmly oppose him. But staying in Raishleif Castle, while risky, is not a mistake. If the general's decision is solid, I am prepared to be a martyr to that path.
So, as long as his grandfather remains in Raishleif Castle, the local military officers have determined that his grandfather's heart is not in doubt.
In short, the master must be prepared to follow his subjects in the true sense of the word. In order to reject both the slow-moving and express plans, and to advocate and convince them to accept the new strategy, which entails numerous risks, it is necessary to show a firm will. We cannot make the “Lord's decision” Like my grandfather did if we remain in doubt.
Well, what do we do?
Brother.”
At that moment, a voice like the ringing of a bell came from beyond the corridor.
The one who appeared with a large number of light balls and numerous guards was the beloved sister.
Did Fanny get woken up as well?
Yes, she did. A few minutes ago.
She was not dressed in her nightgown, but she was in a simpler dress than usual.It seems that Fanny was also woken up by the maids.
Fanny moved slowly down the corridor and approached me, but stopped when she was just a step away from my hand.
Fanny came to a standstill, just a step away from my hand. Please leave New Nelly to me.
Fanny: ……
Unlike the time of Operation Serpent Fang, this time my father would not be in New Nellie City.The only thing that I can say is that I am not a fan of the “New” Way of doing things.The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that the base is a very small place.
Father has already arrived at the capital.
Yes.
Because of the distance, the message about this matter has not reached him yet. The first thing to do is to make sure that you have a good time.
It should be quite a few days before Father returns to the Quardenze territory.
Then Fanny puts one hand on her chest with a calm expression on her face.
I know the duty that is in my blood. Please, Godspeed.”
There was the aristocratic daughter, Quardenze Fanney.Her dignified appearance her was even beautiful.
The fact that she is able to move firmly in an emergency makes me think that Fanny is a noblewoman at heart.
I took a step closer and put my hand on Fanny's right shoulder her.
Normally, she would have jumped straight into my chest, but now she is not moving an inch.I guess she is showing her stoutheartedness so as not to worry about my departure from her.
Seeing her healthy appearance her, something welled up in my heart.I held out my arms to Fanny and stroked her hair her.
I held her arms out to her and stroked her hair. I'll leave New Nellie to you. I'll take care of New Nellie.
I trust your brother.
Yes, the Spierzeiks cannot be allowed to get the better of us and remain silent. If this continues, the Quardenze family's position will be shaken, and Fanny may be stolen by some horse's bones in the marriage diplomacy.
I will not let anyone take this warm, soft, sweet-smelling girl away from me.
And it wouldn't look good for a brother to stand still while his sister is determined to fight.
I'm going forward. I'm not lost anymore.
Listen to me, Realite.
I'm not going anywhere.
It wasn't long after that Wilk returned to the command center.
He was away for only a short time, and the men waiting in the room were the same.
The executives looked suspiciously at Rearight, who entered the room with Wilk, but no one pointed this out.
The executives sensed the unique atmosphere of a person who has made a decision.
What is the purpose of this military action?
Wilk's voice echoed deeply in the silent command center.
It is to defend Raishleif Castle.
As if to shake off the heavy atmosphere, one of the executives answered shortly, “In other words, to fall back.
In other words, you are telling us to fall back.
Originally, the Quardenze forces had advanced as far as the entrance to the Voestra Plain. Therefore, the ultimate goal of defending Laishleif Castle also meant accepting a retreat.
The executives found it difficult to respond to this straightforward expression, but perhaps they felt that it would be disrespectful to make a poor attempt at deception based on Wilk's attitude, so they slowly nodded their heads in affirmation.
I'll tell you one good thing,” He said. A snake can only move forward.
A snake, because of its body structure, cannot back up. Even when they go back the way they came, they change direction before moving forward.
There is no way that I would suddenly talk about snake ecology here. It was easy for the executives to understand that this was a pretext for their dissatisfaction with the current policy.
Do you mean to say …… That we are changing our policy to an express trip by a small group of elite?”
That's not it. I am saying that since the objective is the defense of Raishleif Castle, either of the two options will only lead to a setback.
That is an undeniable fact.
The Quardenze family is trapped and in a tight spot. But Wilke dared to smile. Like a snake that has found its prey and is ready to strike.
What's the use of being obsessed with keeping Raishleef? How can you move forward with it?
You can't, Wilke asserted, as if to stifle any rebuttal.
You can't do that,” Wilk asserts, as if to shut down any argument. My life will end with me being the lord of Raishleif Castle.
Then Wilke let out a deliberate breath.
No, that's better.
For a few years, you will be able to keep Raishleif Castle. But after five or ten years, Gulfis' magical insufficiency will be serious, and in some cases, he may have reached the end of his life.
And if the signs of the Quardenze family's decline are exposed, the diplomatic situation will surely suffer as well. Stopping the invasion with the Quardenzes in the lead and stopping the invasion with the Quardenzes outnumbered would have a completely different public perception. Well,” The adage itself does not exist on the Eluo continent, but the executives understand what it means.
I dare to say something harsh. I dare to be harsh, but you must realize that you can no longer rely on your grandfather.”
Whether Raishleif Castle can be maintained after Gulfis's death is a delicate matter. At the very least, it will not be able to move forward. And it would be a problem to keep the next head of the family, Wilk, away from his home base in Newnery for an extended period of time.
The retreat is not a snake.
The executives all wore bitter expressions at these words.
The decision to make the defense of Raishleif Castle their ultimate goal was a difficult one for them as well.
They knew that the only way forward for Quardenze would be to “Pierce Spierzeig. That is the only way for Quardenze to go.
The executives, who must have been thinking of a completely new policy, naturally turned their attention to Rearight, who had entered the room with Wilk.
Rearight! What are you doing…… To the young master?
Silence!”
One of the executives was about to chastise Rearight, but the reprimand made it impossible for him to continue.
'This is my decision. I made this decision as the guardian of Quordenze.'
The current Wilk, who was entrusted with New Nelly by Quordenze Lukese, has more authority than just the next head of the family. And now Wilke was wearing an air of dignity that was only fitting.
You can't talk to him as if you were admonishing a child of nobility, you need to approach this discussion with the intention of facing your lord,…… Executives realized this at the same time, and they looked at each other and focused on each other.
The serpent that travels up the great river to the Gozan is always moving forward. It is always moving against the violent current of the water…….”
Finally, the foundation was laid just enough to get them to listen to him.When Wilk made this decision, he inspired himself to speak, his mind more inspired than ever.
I have a decision to make: I can choose safety and retreat, or I can overcome the hardships and move forward.
All the executives listened to Wilk's words with serious expressions on their faces.
This is the watershed moment for Quardenze.
Wilk pulls out the sword at his waist.
Will it be a rotting rope that sinks to the bottom of the water?
The sword shone brightly in the diffuse reflection of the beads of light.
“Or will it be a serpent that reaches the mountain?”
The tip of the sword pointed far away.
I am the serpent of Quordenze.
No one in the room recognizes the phrase.
I hereby announce my plan.
Now the serpent moves again.
